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Police issue CCTV after taxi driver assaulted after picking up fare in Northampton
Do you recognise this man? Police officers are appealing for help to identify him following an assault in the Semilong area of Northampton.
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"We stand on the shoulders of giants": Popular Northampton pub reopens under new owners
A popular Northampton pub has reopened under new owners – here’s everything you need to know.
Everything you need to know about major improvements at leisure centres in Northampton and Daventry – including bigger gyms, Reformer Pilates studios and more
Major improvement works are now underway at leisure centres in Northampton and Daventry.
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92-year-old Northampton paedophile who lured children with sweets and money dies in jail
A 92-year-old paedophile from Northampton who was jailed for offering sweets and money to children and committing child sex offences has died in prison, a newly published report has confirmed.
National bakery chain could be leaving Northampton town centre high street after just three years
One of Northampton town centre's newest bakery chains appears to be preparing to leave its spot on the town’s high street.
Hunt for van driver who shouted at horse rider and carried out ‘indecent act’ on country lane in West Northamptonshire
A van driver was reportedly carried out an ‘indecent act' when he shouted at a woman riding a horse in a West Northants hamlet.
'Disgruntled' Roadmender owner voices concerns over sudden closure of Northampton's Mayorhold car park
The Roadmender has become the latest Northampton town centre venue to voice concerns over the sudden closure of the Mayorhold car park.
Council van crashes into traffic lights at pedestrian crossing of busy junction in Northampton
A traffic light pole was left damaged after a council van crashed into it at a busy Northampton junction.
A14 westbound temporarily closed after van and motorbike crash near Rothwell Junction 3
The A14 was closed westbound near Junction 3 (Rothwell) after a crash between a van and a motorbike today (Wednesday, July 22).
Court appearance for Wellingborough boy, 15, charged with 22 sexual offences involving 10 girls
A 15-year-old Wellingborough boy, charged with 22 sexual offences involving 10 girls, has appeared at youth court today (Tuesday, July 21).
Cigarette thrown from passing vehicle sparks grass fire on A45 near Northampton
A cigarette thrown from a passing vehicle sparked a grass fire on the A45 in Northampton, according to firefighters.
Lehmann’s pride!
Darren Lehmann believes leading Northants Steelbacks to the 2026 Vitality Blast title is one of the 'finer achievements' of his career.
Alcohol plans for new Northampton padel venue spark row over popular children's play centre next door
Plans to sell alcohol at a new padel venue in Northampton have sparked a row over its location next to a popular children's play centre.
Police encourage victim to come forward after witness reported man 'throwing chair at woman' in Northampton town centre pub
Police were called to a pub in the Market Square on Friday night after a witness claimed to see a man throwing a chair at a woman.
Popular Northampton town centre pub closes with immediate effect
A popular Northampton town centre pub has closed with immediate effect.
'Valued' land in West Hunsbury set to be sold off to housing developer while council look to swap prominent office block for 'rat island' in Northampton
The council's cabinet has agreed plans to sell off public open space in a Northampton park and swap a prominent town centre building for important land in its future regeneration scheme, among other disposals.
Northampton primary school celebrates inclusion award and Culture Day
A Northampton primary school has celebrated a prestigious inclusion award while bringing pupils together to mark the many cultures represented within its community.
Nine Northampton roads set for temporary closures over next fortnight
Drivers are being warned of a series of temporary road closures across Northampton over the coming weeks as West Northamptonshire Council carries out road repairs and utility works.
Northampton restaurant owner fears Mayorhold closure will drive customers away as pub boss warns over town centre parking
The owner of a long-established Northampton town centre restaurant has warned the sudden closure of the Mayorhold car park could have a "massive" impact on local businesses.
Interim boss 'proud and honoured' to take on Chief Executive role at West Northamptonshire Council
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has selected Martin Henry as its new Chief Executive following a ‘rigorous recruitment process’ this summer...seven months after the search first began.